{ "era":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": a fixed point in time from which a series of years is reckoned":[], ": a large division of geologic time usually shorter than an eon":[ "Paleozoic era" ], ": a period identified by some prominent figure or characteristic feature":[ "the era of the horse and buggy" ], ": a stage in development (as of a person or thing)":[], ": a system of chronological notation computed from a given date as basis":[], "Equal Rights Amendment":[], "earned run average":[] }, "examples":[ "Noun", "the era of the horse and buggy", "We're just now entering an era of great prosperity.", "His death marks the end of an era .", "Recent Examples on the Web: Noun", "Observers here say that is largely a product of the communist era , when Poland\u2019s Soviet masters frowned on private gun ownership to the point of discouraging even hunting. \u2014 Anthony Faiola, Washington Post , 3 July 2022", "Javier became the first pitcher in the modern era to strike out 27 batters while allowing just one hit over a span of two games. \u2014 Kristie Rieken, ajc , 2 July 2022", "And as someone who's bounced around for the majority of his career, to be able to point to some stellar work with the glove and now as someone who can drive the ball over the fence more consistently in the launch-angle era is certainly gratifying. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Journal Sentinel , 2 July 2022", "Goldberg's timely comedy came at a moment during Reagan- era politics where reproductive rights were a hot-button issue. \u2014 Elise Brisco, USA TODAY , 2 July 2022", "The latest era of AI has made extensive use of Machine Learning (ML) and Deep Learning (DL), which leverage computational pattern matching. \u2014 Lance Eliot, Forbes , 2 July 2022", "Ryanair under O\u2019Leary pioneered the era of budget travel, offering cheap tickets that made air travel accessible to millions, while putting pressure on the profit margins of full-service carriers. \u2014 Andrew Davis, Fortune , 2 July 2022", "The tragedy at Altamont was quickly twinned with the Manson Family murders as an eye-opening example of the countercultural violence beneath the era \u2019s message of peace, love and understanding. \u2014 Steven Gaydos, Variety , 1 July 2022", "But several Trump- era restrictions remain in place. \u2014 Arelis R. Hern\u00e1ndez, Nick Miroff, Maria Sacchetti, Anchorage Daily News , 1 July 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1615, in the meaning defined at sense 1a":"Noun" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Late Latin aera , from Latin, counters, plural of aer-, aes copper, money \u2014 more at ore":"Noun" }, "pronounciation":[ "\u02c8er-\u0259", "\u02c8ir-\u0259", "\u02c8e-r\u0259" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for era Noun period , epoch , era , age mean a division of time. period may designate an extent of time of any length. periods of economic prosperity epoch applies to a period begun or set off by some significant or striking quality, change, or series of events. the steam engine marked a new epoch in industry era suggests a period of history marked by a new or distinct order of things. the era of global communications age is used frequently of a fairly definite period dominated by a prominent figure or feature. the age of Samuel Johnson", "synonyms":[ "age", "day", "epoch", "period", "time" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-104244", "type":[ "abbreviation", "noun" ] }, "eradicate":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to do away with as completely as if by pulling up by the roots":[ "programs to eradicate illiteracy" ], ": to pull up by the roots":[] }, "examples":[ "The disease has now been completely eradicated .", "His ambition is to eradicate poverty in his community.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Last, eradicate unnecessary expenses and taxes that citizens are burdened with. \u2014 George Johnson, Baltimore Sun , 18 May 2022", "At that time, the ban was implemented countrywide within two years, and according to the U.N. largely helped eradicate poppy production. \u2014 Bloomberg.com , 3 Apr. 2022", "This birth center and clinic gives pregnant persons prenatal and postpartum support in an effort to level the healthcare playing field and eradicate Black maternal mortality. \u2014 orlandosentinel.com , 25 Mar. 2022", "In years way past, this would be my call to write a nasty column about the need to eradicate the yellow plague. \u2014 Jeff Lowenfels, Anchorage Daily News , 9 June 2022", "But the island had to build hospitals and schools, and eradicate poverty. \u2014 Ken Silverstein, Forbes , 27 Apr. 2022", "In Trash Out environmental initiative encourages geocachers worldwide to clean up parks, eradicate invasive species, and build trails. \u2014 Nick Davidson, Outside Online , 1 Oct. 2014", "Yellowstone National Park: Scientists are using soy pellets dropped by helicopter to eradicate exotic lake trout from Yellowstone Lake, Wyofile.com reports. \u2014 From Usa Today Network And Wire Reports, USA TODAY , 25 May 2022", "The group says Putin's plan is to simply eradicate the Ukrainian people, and that the war strategy on display in Mariupol and the steel plant exposes his human rights abuses and war crimes. \u2014 Eric Shawn, Fox News , 2 May 2022" ], "first_known_use":{ "1532, in the meaning defined at sense 2":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Latin eradicatus , past participle of eradicare , from e- + radic-, radix root \u2014 more at root":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "i-\u02c8ra-d\u0259-\u02cck\u0101t" ], "synonym_discussion":"Choose the Right Synonym for eradicate exterminate , extirpate , eradicate , uproot mean to effect the destruction or abolition of something. exterminate implies complete and immediate extinction by killing off all individuals. exterminate cockroaches extirpate implies extinction of a race, family, species, or sometimes an idea or doctrine by destruction or removal of its means of propagation. many species have been extirpated from the area eradicate implies the driving out or elimination of something that has established itself. a campaign to eradicate illiteracy uproot implies a forcible or violent removal and stresses displacement or dislodgment rather than immediate destruction. the war uprooted thousands", "synonyms":[ "abolish", "annihilate", "black out", "blot out", "cancel", "clean (up)", "efface", "erase", "expunge", "exterminate", "extirpate", "liquidate", "obliterate", "root (out)", "rub out", "snuff (out)", "stamp (out)", "sweep (away)", "wipe out" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-083421", "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "verb" ] }, "erase":{ "antonyms":[], "definitions":{ ": to delete from computer storage":[ "erase a file" ], ": to nullify the effect or force of":[], ": to remove from existence or memory as if by erasing":[], ": to remove written or drawn marks from":[ "erase a blackboard" ], ": to rub or scrape out (something, such as written, painted, or engraved letters)":[ "erase an error" ], ": to yield to erasure":[] }, "examples":[ "The recording can be erased and the tape used again.", "Several important files were accidentally erased .", "You can erase the tape and use it again.", "She erased the wrong answer from her paper and filled in the correct one.", "I erased the chalk marks from the blackboard.", "Recent Examples on the Web", "Undefeated Bloomfield is the No. 1 seed in Class S and will be looking to erase the memory of a 64-33 loss to Sheehan in 2019. \u2014 Lori Riley, courant.com , 26 Nov. 2021", "Few could predict that Boston would rally to erase a 12-point deficit in route to a 40-point quarter. \u2014 Zack Jones, Forbes , 5 June 2022", "Sanchez, meanwhile, recorded nine outs via ground ball in his first four innings, including inning-ending, double-play grounders in the second and third and then a third to erase a leadoff single by McCutchen in the fourth. \u2014 Todd Rosiak, Milwaukee Journal Sentinel , 22 May 2022", "Across Latin America, the unfolding crisis threatens to erase decades of progress in boosting living standards. \u2014 New York Times , 17 May 2022", "Izzo\u2019s only goal of the night, off a feed from Kennedy Ziegler, helped the Bulls erase a 10-goal deficit in the first half. \u2014 Craig Clary, Baltimore Sun , 10 May 2022", "The overhaul of a controversial loan forgiveness program was projected to erase the debt of 22,000 student loan borrowers in the effort's first weeks. \u2014 Amy Nakamura, USA TODAY , 21 Jan. 2022", "In his hourslong conclusion, Mr. Schenk sought to erase any doubt in jurors\u2019 minds about Ms. Holmes\u2019s guilt. \u2014 Heather Somerville, WSJ , 16 Dec. 2021", "The Roadrunners traveled to Denton hoping to erase memories of a lopsided 45-3 loss at Apogee Stadium in 2019, as well as setbacks thee in 2017 and 2015. \u2014 Greg Luca, San Antonio Express-News , 27 Nov. 2021" ], "first_known_use":{ "1605, in the meaning defined at transitive sense 1a":"" }, "history_and_etymology":{ "Latin erasus , past participle of eradere , from e- + radere to scratch, scrape \u2014 more at rodent":"" }, "pronounciation":[ "British -\u02c8r\u0101z", "i-\u02c8r\u0101s" ], "synonym_discussion":"", "synonyms":[ "abolish", "annihilate", "black out", "blot out", "cancel", "clean (up)", "efface", "eradicate", "expunge", "exterminate", "extirpate", "liquidate", "obliterate", "root (out)", "rub out", "snuff (out)", "stamp (out)", "sweep (away)", "wipe out" ], "time_of_retrieval":"20220707-082852", "type":[ "adjective", "noun", "transitive verb", "verb" ] } }